Project #80807 - 3 Philosopy Questions

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- According to Richard Tarnas, what marked the passage from myth to philosophy in Ancient Greece? What were the first “philosophers” (Thales of Miletus, Parmenides, Pythagoras, etc.) arguing about? Who was Socrates and why is he so important for Greek philosophy?

- In Plato’s Apology, Socrates is facing trial under the accusation of subverting the youth with his ideas. What is Socrates’ response to that and what does he have to say about the importance of philosophy for society?

- According to Deleuze and Guattari, what is philosophy? What distinguishes a philosophical argument from other forms of arguments/texts?